Bethlehem Area School District students attending Bethlehem Area VocationalTechnical School (BAVTS) who competed at the 40th SkillsUSA Pennsylvania District 11 Championships Feb. 4 earned a total of 25 medals, including 6 Gold, 11 Silver, and 8 Bronze, highlighting their exceptional skills, preparation, and dedication across a wide range of technical and career fields.

Gold medal winners

● Emily Feijoo, Freedom HS, Esthetics 2

● John Gonzalez, Freedom HS, Collision Repair Technology, Auto Collision Repair

● Madysin Grim, Freedom HS, Prepared Speech, Culinary Arts

● Yolishka Negron, Freedom HS, Nurse Assisting, Health Careers

● Anjali Sookram, Freedom HS, Advertising Design, Graphic Communications

● Cole Stefano, Freedom HS, Marine Service Technology, Automotive Technology

Silver medal winners

● Andie Chamberlin, Freedom HS, Extemporaneous Speaking, Electrical Construction

● Madina Dostzada, Freedom HS, Nurse Assisting, Health Careers

● Marinellys Ibanez, Freedom HS, Medical Terminology, Health Careers

● Mark Keglovics, Freedom HS, Plumbing

● Nazarii Lozinsky, Freedom HS, Web Design

● Xander Tavarez, Freedom HS, Carpentry

● Daniela ArroyoMojica, Liberty HS, First Aid/CPR, Protective Services

● Ian McConnell, Liberty HS, Internetworking, Computer Networking

● Lunabelle RivasAlarcon, Liberty HS, Medical Math, Health Careers

● Jazzlyn Rivera, Liberty HS, Esthetics 1, Cosmetology

● Bridget Roberts, Liberty HS, Welding Sculpture, Welding

Bronze medal winners

● Kiara Alvarez, Freedom HS, Nurse Assisting, Health Careers

● Halidi Asheem, Freedom HS, Cyber Security, Computer Networking

● Jurne Bather, Freedom HS, Employment Application, Health Careers

● Prince Beck, Freedom HS, CNC Programmer, Precision Machining

● Salima Rahman, Freedom HS, Cyber Security, Computer Networking

● Noah Rivera, Freedom HS, Building Construction, Building Trades

● Aubrey Simmavath, Freedom HS, Electronics Technology

● Jesiel Plaza, Liberty HS, Mechatronics

“We are extremely proud of our BASD students who competed at SkillsUSA and represented BAVTS so well,” commented Dr. Jack Silva, BASD Superintendent. “Their success speaks to the highquality instruction, handson learning, and commitment to excellence that define our career and technical education programs.”

The annual SkillsUSA District 11 competition serves as a Showcase of Skills, bringing together students from technical schools across the region and offering parents, educators, and future employers a firsthand look at the talent and professionalism of tomorrow’s workforce. These students, among the best in their trades, competed for the opportunity to advance to the SkillsUSA State Conference, scheduled for April 8–10 in Hershey, PA.

Bethlehem Area VocationalTechnical School proudly serves students from the Bethlehem Area School District, Northampton Area School District, and Saucon Valley School District, and was proud to be one of six schools participating in more than 60 competitions, including automotive technology, culinary arts, cosmetology, criminal justice, electrical construction, graphic communications, plumbing, welding, and many more.

Gold medal winners will advance to the state competition and will be invited to a future Joint Committee meeting to be formally recognized for their achievements.

Participation in SkillsUSA competitions would not be possible without the continued support of educators, administrators, industry partners, and the BASD community. Their commitment ensures students have communitywide opportunities to apply their learning, build confidence, and prepare for successful careers.